Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·7)
c9-23674Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Qxc6+ Kd8 25. Bb6+ Qc7 26. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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